Finding the Third Proportional to 92,728 and 139,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,728 and 139,524 is: 209,936.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,728 : 139,524 = 139,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,728/139,524 = 139,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,728x = 139,524 × 139,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,728x = 19,466,946,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,466,946,576/92,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,936.01
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